Calm Waters

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I thought I'd share with you today a quote from a book I'm reading at the moment. It's called 'Simple Reminders' by Bryant McGill and Jenni Young. The painting is from a commission I did for a lovely client but I thought it fitted these words so well.

'On the still calm waters of surrender, the reflections of clarity appear.'


I'll leave you to ponder this thought and to wish you a lovely calm and peaceful Sunday. xx



Comments

Castles Crowns and Cottages said…
How true is this.....surrender is what we eventually have to do, that "great surrender" where calm is just waiting for us. Beautiful painting!
19 July 2015 at 13:03
Alexandra MacVean said…
I love Simple Reminders and follow the two of them on Facebook. It's a wonderful quote and very fitting for such a beautiful painting of yours. Happy Sunday! :)

xx
19 July 2015 at 13:08
Tammie Lee said…
lovely and inspiring quote and perfect with your sweet quote Jess.
19 July 2015 at 15:30
Red Rose Alley said…
This is beautiful, Jess, and I love her long red hair. This saying comes at the perfect time, my friend. Everything you make is just so delightful. The colors you choose are always so pretty, and each painting is special in its own way.

Have a terrific week ahead.

~Sheri
20 July 2015 at 01:17
Martina said…
Dear Jess, thank you for coming to my blog - lovely to be in touch again! This painting and quote are very sooting and sweet!. And the words are very wise ones. I need a day of stillness today - so this fits! Have a fab midweek, xx
21 July 2015 at 12:21
sarah said…
such a beautiful picture.
7 August 2015 at 01:43
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